Anyone care to get back to the science of Ni-H thermal gain, instead of soap opera?
KHCO3 or Potassium bicarbonate is used as a sodium-free substitute for Baking soda in cooking, but don't let that the lack of toxicity fool you into thinking that it cannot also be a good catalyst for Ni-H. F. Fillaux, et al - in the paper mentioned recently - "Macroscopic quantum entanglement and 'super-rigidity' of protons in the KHCO3 crystal from 30 to 300 K" raises tantalizing issues relative to the Thermacore experiment and Ni-H, in general. The two best parts about this molecule is that potassium carbonate, which can be derived from the bicarbonate - is proven to be catalytic in dozens of experiments. The bicarbonate it is cheap - but mostly an potential advantage is because it is also a ready source of hydrogen. That feature could simplify some kinds of devices where using pressurized hydrogen from a tank is impractical. Decomposition of KHCO3 occurs between 100 °C and 120 °C into K2CO3 (potassium carbonate, the Mills catalyst) H2O and CO2. Adding electrical stimulation, or extra potassium can split the water and provide hydrogen. There is also an indication from a few long time BLP followers that the transition state from CO to CO2 acts as a catalyst. More on that later. Tasty... Jones
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